We may not see the sun when it is behind the clouds, but it is nevertheless the sun that sustains us. Likewise, the Imam of our time - Imam Mahdi (aj) - is sustaining and leading the ummah today. I don't think that there's any doubt that Sayed Ali Khamenei is next on that list - regardless of anyone's views on him and his government.

regarding to the current situation in the world and the fact that iran is the only shia state at the moment, Imam Khamenei is by logic and common sense the most important leader in the shia world. he is attentive, speaks clearly against oppression and arrogance and is an active fighter for shia rights!

the problem of Hz Imam mahdi(as) is, that his eminence is not leading "active" the ummah, that means we cant see his action and his commands directly, so that the question about Imam mahdi(as) is the biggest leader are an uncorrect answer is. we have to be focused on the leaders this time and sure we cant compare any of them with imam mahdis(as) unique role as a leader but after his role as a unique leader, Imam khamenei is playing a significant role in bringing the day closer of hz imam mahdi(as) coz i have not seen any leader this time who spoke more open and more clearly, what the matter of the ummah is. supporting the islamic revolution and supporting imam khamenei means that we are supporting the strength of the islamic ummah and the return of hz. imam mahdi(as) inshallah.

She lost the will to live so i humbly gave my opinion. When there is so much to live for how can someone lose hope. I am so confused.If you still don't pick up sarcasm, then i can add the sarcasm-o-meter next time.

its really strange. i think we are forgetting the most basic point about leadership of Muslim or Shiite community. if by leader you mean Vali-ul faqih you should keep in mind that most of great Mujtahedin of Shia doubt that Khamenei is the right one. you can find it simply by reviewing their sayings.

thats nonsense, sorry. are u agree with me that imam mahdi(as) is the most educated person in the world? if we would follow your logic then we would not need any other islamic teacher in the world because he could never teach or educate us like imam mahdi(as)can. imam mahdi(as)isnt active leading us at the moment, thats a fact, so as long we dont have a alive leadership, we should get guided by the most competent leaders we have and nobody is saying imam khamenei is replacing imam mahdis(as) position-aouthubillah....